Replacements needed for Yokohama DNA dB Decibels

mazdad · Post by **mazdad** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:42 pm

Recently had a run-in with a rather sharp rock fall north of Kaikoura and had to find a replacement Yokohama DNA dB 205/45R16 - turned out to be not the easiest job! Fortunately, Affordable Tyres in Christchurch had just ONE amongst their enormous stock of part worn (nowhere I tried had new) so I was up and running again.

Question is - when I come to rerplace, as I feel likely withing the next six months, what do I change to?

I'll want to go 2 tyres at a time (to reduce outlay) so plan on putting best 2 Yokohama's on the back with new whatevers on front. Then, as needed, get another two of whatever and swap these new ones to the front.

Question is - for a commuter who enjoys the odd 'zoom' and needs reasonable stickiness with good life and low noise - what's the options?

peter · Post by **peter** » Fri May 29, 2009 9:57 pm

I had a similar problem a few months ago, but couldn't replace the tyre immediately (4 month wait on stock arriving from overseas).

however, a slightly smaller profile was readily available, so bought two and put them on the front.

When you come to upgrade time, look for 195/ 16s and put them on the front.

Peter
DRGN1

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mazdad · Post by **mazdad** » Sat May 30, 2009 6:21 am

Thanks Peter - that would certainly expand the range of available replacements.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sat May 30, 2009 7:57 pm

Toyo T1R are listed by Toyo NZ in 205/45x16. I run them in a smaller size (195/50x15) and they are excellent with an 'agressive' wheel alignment. Great in the wet and enough grip in the dry to give you and your passenger a big grin!
Ian

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:03 pm

Same for me with the Toyo's

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Sun May 31, 2009 10:00 pm

3rd vote for the Toyo T1-R
they dont last as long as other tyres but they dont cost as much either, so your $ per K is about the same with the bonus that the STICK to the road!

what ever you do DO NOT get sucked into buying yokohama "C DRIVES" they are CRAP! they cost the earth, have average grip and only last as long as a T1-R. better off with the toyos.

mazdad · Post by **mazdad** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:51 pm

Thanks guys - Toyo's look to be high on my list of possibles then

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:27 pm

I've just replaced 2 of the Eagle F1's (very similar to T1R) on my Legacy with Bridgestone RE001 and been quite impressed by them, bargain at the moment too

~$50+/tyre cheaper than T1R or Eagle F1 would have been in that size.

mazdad · Post by **mazdad** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:57 pm

Thanks gravelben, I've got a request in with Firestone for a quote on these

Stevo · Post by **Stevo** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:30 pm

Mazdad.... You will get a quote from Firestone head office via email. Then go into Firestone and get a quote from the store itself. When I did that, the store was $20 per tyre cheaper than the quote from head office. Cheers Stevo

Gravelben · Post by **Gravelben** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:10 pm

Similar story here, online quote was $220/tyre and the shop did them for about $205 - that was 215/45R17, should be cheaper for MX5 being a smaller size.

mazdad · Post by **mazdad** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:32 pm

Thanks for the advice - I'll let you know what happens

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:28 pm

Hi, I have just bought an MX5 1999 and we are still fizzing as its our first and its in great nick with only 52000km.
The previous owner has put new Supercat 195/50R15 82V all round.
I have never heard of them.
Has anybody else?

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:45 pm

they are a budget tire sold through beaurepairs etc
perfectly fine for your average driver.
i have had them on my daily driver car before

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/tre ... ercat.aspx

there are quite a few threads on tires in this forum
generally TOYO T1Rs seem to be the tire of choice
however i am running DUNLOP DZ101s and like them alot
they work well in the twisty bits

Ralph · Post by **Ralph** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 4:57 pm

Thanks for that, we are non racers and will see how they last I guess.
The info was helpfull